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Taking the house down

More than 1,000 tourists visited the former residence of Mo Yan, the first Chinese recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, in Ping'anzhuang village, Shandong Province, over the recent three-day Qingming Festival, China's tomb-sweeping holiday. Some visitors pulled plaster from the walls or dug up the yard so they could sprinkle the soil in their own homes for good luck, according to Mo's sister-in-law, the Beijing Times reported.

In reaction to the news, Web users railed against such superstitious behavior.

"The water Mo used to wash his feet is also good luck. Let the fools drink it," Sina Web user Woyouzuomuwu wrote.

Some netizens joked that they were relieved that the tourists did not visit the tombs of Mo's ancestors. Many others expressed concern over the damage caused to Mo's old home.

"If no one intervenes, the old house will collapse," Web user Piaofeidehudie said. "Visiting the homestead is enough for tourists. If they want to know Mo further, reading his works is better than taking from him."

Making quite a splash

Two new programs, Zhongguoxing Tiaoyue (Splash) and Xing Tiao Shuilifang (Stars in Danger), about celebrities going off the diving board seem to have attracted audiences for having captured stars in compromising situations.

Chinese singer Han Geng fainted in the pool and had to be pulled out. Recycling mogul Chen Guangbiao, known for his philanthropy and bombastic self-promotion, had water enter into his anus. Chinese mainland actress Fu Yiwei and Hong Kong actress Gillian Chung both walked off the set, according to a report from the Yangcheng Evening News. 

Most netizens say the shows have no significance and are dangerous for the stars.

"This kind of program should not exist. The stars have not received professional training. These sports are really risky for them," Sina Weibo user Liushiesuiyue said.

Web user Yiyimomo said the shows are poorly planned. "Their producers should test what kind of diving board is appropriate for the stars to ensure their safety."

Others suggested that producers are driven by ratings.

"In order to get a larger audience, the programs care less about people's lives," said netizen Zhangyeray.

"Do they intentionally show the audience the ugly side of the stars when they dive?" Yanyingluohe asked.

Some netizens said they are happy to see the stars do so.

"These stars use their lives to entertain us," Web user meilikaiguoskyfall wrote. "I'm touched."

"Seeing these stars' faces twisted in the water is the best way to reduce pressure," commented Macrosszhao.

Global Times